Industrial Production during the April-August period of 2014-15 grew at 2.8% as against flat production in the corresponding period of the previous fiscal. According to the industrial production data, manufacturing that constitutes over 75% of the index contracted by 1.4% in August, compared to 0.2% decline in output a year ago. For April-August, it grew at 1.8%, compared to 0.1%[Read More…]
Six companies will have been delighted to receive the ZF Supplier Award this year. The accolade, which the technology company awards to outstanding suppliers and partners, was presented for the seventh time. The award for the most innovative supplier went to Elring Klinger AG. The group of companies headquartered in Dettingen/Erms, Germany, supplies ZF with specialty gaskets, plastic modules, thermal[Read More…]
Automechanika Shanghai returns from 9 – 12 December 2014 and this year has focused on inviting both quantity and quality worldwide buyers following its successful efforts in exhibitor recruitment. More than 4,900 exhibitors from 39 countries and 86,000 visitors are expected, making it the world’s second largest Automechanika fair for automotive parts, accessories, equipment and services. Discussing the promotion of[Read More…]
The much awaited new MINI 3-door and the new MINI 5-door were launched in India at an event held at the Mehboob Studio, Mumbai. Both the models enunciate the character with fun behind the wheel due to its evolutionary refinement, sporty looks as well as premium style. From today both the models will be available at MINI dealerships across India[Read More…]
Baba N Kalyani, Chairman and Managing Director, Bharat Forge Limited was conferred with the prestigious “IIM-JRD Tata Award for Excellence in Corporate Leadership in Metallurgical industries – 2014”. On the occasion of 68th Annual Technical Meeting of The Indian Institute of Metals, Narendra Singh Tomar, Union Minister of Steel & Mines honored Kalyani with this award. The award ceremony was[Read More…]
Sandhar Technologies Ltd., a diversified auto component manufacturing company with multiple product lines acquires the cabin business of Arkay Fabsteel Systems Pvt. Limited of Ambethan, Pune. With this Sandhar acquires the designing, manufacturing and sale of operator cabins for Back Hoe Loaders, Excavators, Wheel Loaders, Cranes, Skid Steers and Tractors including Assets, Rights under Contracts, Intellectual Property and Proprietary Information relating to the said business and[Read More…]
Bayer MaterialScience is getting a new head of Industrial Operations and Technology. Dr. Klaus Schäfer will assume global responsibility for this unit effective January 1, 2015. He will also become a member of the company’s highest leadership circle, the Executive Committee, at that same time. Schäfer, 52, who has previously served in other leadership roles at Bayer MaterialScience, will succeed[Read More…]
Text & Photos: J Srikant One of the biggest names in global bearing manufacture, Sweden-headquarteredSKF has bearings performing in industrial applications, and in almost all automobile segments. Holding a prized position in SKF India’s plans, the Pune plant has received numerous awards like the Gold Award for manufacturing excellence 2013 by Economic Times and Frost & Sullivan. We took a[Read More…]
The system will go into production with European car manufacturers from 2016 Global market share of 48-volt vehicles is to grow to more than 10 percent by 2025 The 48-volt hybrid system can be easily integrated into conventional vehicles To reduce fuel consumption and emissions even further, Continental has bridged the gap between the reasonably priced 12-volt start-stop systems and[Read More…]
